Sizing
This dress pattern comes in sizes 2 to 16 according to the body measurements below. Keep in mind that the bodice is oversize and doesn’t have bust darts, and the waist is gathered with a tie belt. Regarding the skirt, if you have narrow hips or if you like to emphasize your curves, you will like option 2; if you prefer not to draw the attention to your hips, option 1 is made for you.
Inches
Size | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 |
Bust | 31.5 | 33 | 34.7 | 36 | 37.8 | 39 | 41 | 42.5 |
Waist | 23.6 | 25 | 26.8 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 34.6 |
Hips | 34 | 35.4 | 37 | 38.6 | 40 | 41.7 | 43.3 | 44.9 |
Length of finished garment | 35.2 | 35.3 | 35.4 | 35.5 | 35.6 | 35.7 | 35.8 | 35.9 |
Centimeters
Size | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 |
Bust | 80 | 84 | 88 | 92 | 96 | 100 | 104 | 108 |
Waist | 60 | 64 | 68 | 72 | 76 | 80 | 84 | 88 |
Hips | 86 | 90 | 94 | 98 | 102 | 106 | 110 | 114 |
Longueur du vêtement fini | 89,4 | 89,7 | 90 | 90,3 | 90,6 | 90,9 | 91,2 | 91,5 |
Sizing
This dress pattern comes in sizes 2 to 16 according to the body measurements below. Keep in mind that the bodice is oversize and doesn’t have bust darts, and the waist is gathered with a tie belt. Regarding the skirt, if you have narrow hips or if you like to emphasize your curves, you will like option 2; if you prefer not to draw the attention to your hips, option 1 is made for you.
Inches (for centimeters go to desktop version of this website)
Size | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 |
Bust | 31.5 | 33 | 34.7 | 36 |
Waist | 23.6 | 25 | 26.8 | 28 |
Hips | 34 | 35.4 | 37 | 38.6 |
Length of finished garment | 35.2 | 35.3 | 35.4 | 35.5 |
Size | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 |
Bust | 37.8 | 39 | 41 | 42.5 |
Waist | 30 | 31 | 33 | 34.6 |
Hips | 40 | 41.7 | 43.3 | 44.9 |
Length of finished garment | 35.6 | 35.7 | 35.8 | 35.9 |
Good to know
Fabric choice/yardage
Length: I recommend a 60inch (150cm) wide fabric. You will need 2.9 yards (2.65 meters) for view 1, and 4 yards (3.65 meters) for view 2.
Fabric choice: any kind of light fabric for view 1: viscose, tencel, rayon, polyester, cotton… The result will be different depending on fabric drape, giving you many options. For view 2 you must choose a tightly woven fabric that won’t easily stretch out of shape, to ensure godets are sturdy enough (otherwise they will tear at the tip).
Formats
The French Poetry Stella shirt dress pattern is sold in PDF and can be downloaded right after purchase in US letter or A4 format (print at home) or A0 (copy shop). Number of pages: 3 in A0, 50 in US letter. In A4 there is a possibility to choose view 1 (print 39 pages), view 2 (30 pages) or both views (50 pages). Possibility to print only the size(s) you need. Pattern pieces do not overlap. A 0.59” (1.5cm) seam allowance is included.
The sewing instructions are provided mainly in video (see the video below and on my YouTube channel). Written instructions (not illustrated) are provided in the booklet, as well as illustrated cutting instructions. This pattern and its instructions are in English. You can purchase French version here.
Required sewing skills
Option 1: confirmed beginners. If you have already sewn a whole garment, you will do great! There is nothing particularly difficult, only several different sewing techniques (shirt collar, bound slit, buttons and buttonholes…) but you will be guided through the process in video.
Option 2: advanced level. Godets take a lot more time and are a little more difficult to sew. You will love them if you like a little challenge!
You will need
Interfacing for the collar and wrists. A 50cm zipper (about 19.6 inch), 4 small buttons (3.5 to 4.3 inch – 9 to 11mm), thread matching your fabric, a machine needle that fits your fabric type, a marking pen, scissors and pins.
Sewing instructions
Here is a video tutorial to guide you through all the steps in making this dress (hit play then click on the symbol in the bottom right corner to display the video in full screen). A booklet is included as well to illustrate PDF tiling and pattern cutting.
Need more explanations on how to gather fabric, insert a zipper? Many other video tutorials are available on my tutorials page.